At a Glance
Median Income
$86,208
$46,050 per capita
Home Value
$236,700
Zillow: $247,115
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
11.9% smoking rate
How Diamondhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Diamondhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Diamondhead a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Diamondhead residents earn a median household income of $86,208 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,050. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Diamondhead is $236,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,115. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
40.1% of adults in Diamondhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Diamondhead has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,338
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density924/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,208
Per Capita$46,050
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,700
Rent$1,571
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$247,115
Housing Units4,510
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,583/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Diamondhead was built in 1995.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.